Casualties unknown

Student Pilot Lands with Quartering Tailwind, Aircraft Overtuns Runway (N2901H)

Point Lookout, MO, US

On September 29, 1982, a Piper PA-28-161 (registration N2901H) operated by Nicholas A. Guarino was involved in an aviation accident near Point Lookout, MO. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A student pilot landed on Runway 29 with a quartering tailwind despite Unicom's recommendation for Runway 11. The aircraft touched down 2,800 ft beyond the threshold, slid off the departure end, went down an embankment, and nosed over.

Incident Summary

During arrival, the Unicom advised that Runway 11 be used. However, the student pilot chose to land on Runway 29, which involved a quartering tailwind condition.

Sequence of Events

According to witnesses, the aircraft touched down approximately 2,800 feet beyond the approach end of the runway. After touchdown, the student pilot applied heavy braking. The aircraft then slid off the departure end of the runway, continued down an embankment, and nosed over.

Witness Accounts

Witnesses reported the long touchdown and subsequent slide off the runway. No further details were provided.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 29 Sept 1982 Piper PA-28-161 accident near Point Lookout, MO?

A student pilot landed on Runway 29 with a quartering tailwind despite Unicom's recommendation for Runway 11. The aircraft touched down 2,800 ft beyond the threshold, slid off the departure end, went down an embankment, and nosed over.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 29 Sept 1982 involved a Piper PA-28-161, registration N2901H, operated by Nicholas A. Guarino, at Point Lookout, MO.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020917X04962. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.